England Names Hannah Hampton New No 1 Goalkeeper After Mary Earps Retirement

Hannah Hampton is set to be England's starting goalkeeper for Euro 2025 following the unexpected retirement of Mary Earps, who had previously won the Euros and been named the best goalkeeper in the world twice. Hampton, 24, earned her position after a successful season with Chelsea and was chosen by both Chelsea's coach and England's manager Sarina Wiegman, despite earlier setbacks in her career including being dropped from England’s squad and her club team amid negative reports. Meanwhile, British tennis player Emma Raducanu is enjoying a strong and consistent year, overcoming intense public scrutiny that followed her unprecedented US Open win as a qualifier. Supported by a small, trusted team including coaches Nick Cavaday and Mark Petchey, Raducanu is poised to make a significant impact at Wimbledon alongside rising star Jack Draper. Both athletes exemplify resilience and determination in the face of high expectations and challenges, with Hampton embracing the legacy of her predecessor and Raducanu managing pressure from critical media and public expectations.